Basic Science first term scheme of work for Basic 5

Basic Science first term scheme of work for Basic 5:

Week 1-2: Pollution

- Definition and Types of Pollution: Meaning and types of pollution, agents of pollution

- Water Pollution: Causes, effects, and prevention of water pollution

Week 3-4: Types of Pollution

- Air Pollution: Causes, effects, and prevention of air pollution

- Land Pollution: Causes, effects, and prevention of land pollution

Week 5: Changes Around Us (Erosion I)

- Meaning and Types of Erosion: Definition and types of erosion

Week 6: Changes Around Us (Erosion II)

- Effects of Erosion: Effects of erosion on the environment

- Controlling Soil Erosion: Ways to control soil erosion

Week 7-8: Environmental Quality

- Definition of Environmental Quality: Meaning of environmental quality

- Healthy Environment: Characteristics of a healthy environment

- Unhealthy Environment: Characteristics of an unhealthy environment

Week 9-10: Wastes and Waste Disposal

- Definition and Types of Waste: Definition and types of waste

- Waste Disposal: Methods of waste disposal

Week 11: Recycling

- Definition of Recycling: Meaning of recycling

- Importance of Recycling: Importance of recycling in waste management

Week 12: Revision

- Review of all topics covered in the first term

Week 13: Examination

- First term examination on Basic Science